Greater Williamsburg Ranked Top 20
What does Williamsburg Virginia have in common with Hampi India, Munich Germany, Salvador Brazil and The Azores in Portugal? They were all named in the Top 15 of the New York Times 52 Places To Go in 2019.
Unveiled Jan. 10, the Greater Williamsburg area ranks in at an impressive 12th on the list of top worldwide travel spots. The publication cited the area’s unique opportunities for cultural and historical immersion as one of the many reasons to visit – especially as part of Williamsburg’s 400th anniversary celebration. In collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia, James City County and American Evolution, the 400th anniversary will honor the arrival of the first African slaves, the first representative assembly, and the country’s first Thanksgiving. Jamestown Settlement’s exhibit, TENACITY, highlighting the contributions of Colonial American women, was also a factor.
Puerto Rico topped the list, followed by Hampi, Santa Barbara, Panama and Munich. Here is the complete list:
Along with the American Evolution celebration, the Greater Williamsburg Virginia area boasts a variety of attractions. Visitors can experience the thrills at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, living history at Colonial Williamsburg, outdoor events and attractions, the Capital Bike Trail, beaches, boating and fishing along the shores of the river, great dining and live music, and unique shopping in Merchant Square, the Premium Outlets, and the newly remodeled Pottery.
1. Puerto Rico
2. Hampi, India
3. Santa Barbara, California
4. Panama
5. Munich, Germany
6. Eilat, Israel
7. Setouchi Islands, Japan
8. Aalborg, Denmark
9. The Azores, Portugal
10. Ontario Ice Caves, Canada
11. Zadar and Nearby Islands, Croatia
12. Williamsburg, Virginia
13. Las Vegas
14. Salvador, Brazil
15. Danang, Vietnam
16. Costalegre, Mexico
17. Paparoa Track, New Zealand
18. Puglia, Italy
19. Tatra Mountains. Slovakia
20. Calgary, Canada
21. Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal, Russia
22. Huntsville, Alabama
23. Falkland Islands
24. Aberdeen, Scotland
25. Golfo Paradiso, Italy
26. Dessau, Germany
27. Tunis
28. Gambia
29. Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
30. Frisian Islands, Netherland, Germany, Denmark
31. New York City
32. Chongli, China
33. Orcas Island, Washington
34. Uzbekistan
35. Vestlandet, Norway
36. Lyon, France
37. Doha, Qatar
38. Batumi, Georgia
39. Marseille, France
40. Wyoming
41. Los Angeles
42. Dakar, Senegal
43. Perth, Australia
44. Hong Kong
45. Iran
46. Houston
47. Columbus, Ohio
48. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
49. Vevey, Switzerland
50. Cadiz, Jerez, Spain
51. The Elqui Valley, Chile
52. The Island of Tahiti
